GRE Word List
PANACEA
a remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all
The meaning of the word panacea is a remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vying | contending; to strive for superiority |
| amble | to go at or as if at an easy gait : saunter |
| functional | of, connected with, or being a function |
| deposition | a testifying especially before a court |
| punctilious | marked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions |
| scruple | a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table |
| lap | a loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment |
| specious | having a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic |
| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |
| potable | suitable for drinking |